With the two clients that we had in the London marathon last month now walking normally again, the perennial question has been coming up – isn’t running bad for me? Like many aspects of health and fitness there is no simple answer, but on the whole most people who run are fitter, less likely to be o

Now that the New Year has ushered in, you may well have made some resolutions to get fit, eat better and lose some weight. However statistics show that within just weeks many of us will have given up on those resolutions. A US university study in 2013 found that just 8 per cent of us reach our goals

There are 12 intriguing scents (13 if you include a Harrods exclusive) each representing a guest at a country house party, and any one would be an ideal gift to take to gathering. At the head of the table is Lord George. We’re told that he is ‘a wealthy and respected man, the archetypal patriarch.’

Our Diets don't work blog is by Ascot-based personal trainer Adam Atkinson. He offers health and fitness advice on our websites each month. If over the past few days you have been feeling perhaps a little tired, and more than likely hungry, then don’t worry. You’re not alone and there is most likely

Here comes my 11-year-old, a blur of movement through the trees, standing up on his pedals, legs braced, fingers hovering over the brakes, face etched with concentration. I record him shooting past on my phone. There is a mecca for mountain biking with an international reputation only about 10 miles

Losing weight is difficult. If it was easy, a £586billion global industry (2014 figures) selling you things to help you lose weight couldn’t exist. However, it is certainly achievable, regardless of how many times you may have tried and failed. It is also within reach of anyone, even if you feel you

For the past 70 years the way patients access their GP services has remained much the same. Call up, book an appointment and attend. This ‘old-school’ model is frustrating to patients and GPs alike as we increasingly live in a 24/7 digital world. We shop, bank and search for information online – so

Having trained hundreds of clients over the past decade, we try to encourage them to do some exercise outside of their sessions. Having a PT for a couple of hours a week is excellent, but by adding some additional activity clients see even faster progress in both fitness and weight loss. People usua

If - like many of us - you struggle to fit in exercise during the week don’t worry, as research now shows that exercising at the weekends can be similarly beneficial. Fitting exercise into the week can be really difficult. As personal trainers in the home environment we see first hand the time pre

Gold. Always believe. But, when it comes to skincare, be a little sceptical. The appeal of gold as an ingredient is more emotional than scientific. But then Christmas is all about emotion. And my desk was short of decoration (bah humbug) until the glass jar of Bio-essence 24k Bio-Gold Water arrived

In their quest to get slim and healthy, most people will make efforts to exercise more and eat better. They may join a gym, hire a personal trainer, start tracking calories. Some will limit their chances of success by tackling only one side of the weight loss equation, going for healthy eating or ex

I loved the freedom of riding a bicycle when I was a child. My youngest son is eleven years old and this summer he asked how far I thought he could ride in a day. We had done sections of the Thames Path around Maidenhead but then he asked if we could ride to Hammersmith. Checking the route online, I

A doctor is leaving the GP practice behind as she launches her own beauty business in Maidenhead. Dr Selena Langdon, of Horsley Road, Maidenhead, has set up Berkshire Aesthetics in Park Street with the aim of offering beauty treatments from a medically-trained professional. Anti-wrinkle injections,

Healthy eating may not lead to healthy weight loss In an effort to shape up and lose weight many people begin to eat more healthily. Plans like the Joe Wicks body coach encourage us to include lean protein, lots of vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds salads and wholefood grains in our diet. Although swa

A lot of things get branded ‘essential’ these days. Most aren’t, but sun protection is. A bit of sun is great for your skin and your spirits, and the right products can help you to enjoy it without negative side-effects. How we age is largely determined by our genes. But, once you’ve been dealt you

If you’ve got sensitive skin you’ll be used to checking the backs of skincare packs to see what’s in there and what’s not. Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably glanced at the small print and noticed that the first ingredient is almost always Aqua. You can dress it up in Latin, but it’s still good ol

According to national figures diabetes is the fastest growing health threat in the UK, with numbers of people living with type 2 diabetes having doubled since 1996. Last year 14 billion pounds were spent on treating the disease, equating to £25,000 every minute. Our increased consumption of sugar is

Spring lends itself to ‘Spring Cleaning’ headlines, and the beauty pages are full of features on cleansers. I’ll keep this one simple – and limit it to my top five – because simple is just what cleansing should be. Going to bed with make-up on is Room 101 for your skin. Cleansing in the morning mat

The term marginal gains became familiar during the 2012 Olympic games in London. As team GB demolished the world, head coach Dave Brailsford talked about marginal gains as being one of the keys to their success. At the elite end of the spectrum, making athletes fitter, stronger and faster becomes in

If your skin is naturally dry, and getting drier with age, then Aromatherapy Associates’ Anti-Ageing products are for you. The hero of the range is the Overnight Repair Mask (£62 for 50ml, £79 for 100ml), an absolute treat for dry, sensitive skin that’s sluggish and dull. This isn’t a wait-and-wash-